by Brendan O'Connor
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office wants an Orlando-based contractor after allegedly exploiting an elderly woman for work he never performed.
Thirty-nine-year-old Ryan Matthew Paul is currently wanted on charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and exploitation of the elderly after allegedly stealing $310,000 from a DeLand senior citizen under the pretense of rebuilding her fire‑ruined home.
In January 2024, a structure fire destroyed the home of an elderly DeLand resident. After receiving her insurance settlement, the victim sought out local contractors to restore her home so she could spend her remaining years in the house where she raised her children
According to investigators, Paul secured two large advance checks—$239,000 in March 2024 and $71,000 in August 2024—but never applied for a building permit, delivered materials, or performed any work on the property.
A warrant for his arrest was issued on April 11, 2025, carrying a $233,500 bond with nationwide pickup.
Paul faces the following charges:
- Organized scheme to defraud
- Exploitation of the elderly
- Three counts of grand theft
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Ryan Matthew Paul, contact Detective Bill Weaver, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office at wweaver@volusiasheriff.gov.
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